Meaning 1neutral; medical and technical contexts · 82%
A phase within a process of development or progression.
Natural examples
Die Krankheit wurde in einem frühen Stadium erkannt.
The disease was detected at an early stage.
Das Projekt befindet sich im letzten Stadium der Planung.
The project is in the final stage of planning.
Jede Pflanze durchläuft mehrere Stadien des Wachstums.
Each plant passes through several stages of growth.
Usage note
Stadium is neuter and forms Stadien; it differs from Stadion, a sports arena.
Mini-lesson: Stadium
A phase within a process of development or progression. Stadium is neuter and forms Stadien; it differs from Stadion, a sports arena.
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